How to combine colors and textures – a mini style guide by RESTYLER

How to Combine Colors and Textures – A Mini Guide to RESTYLER Style

Why Experiment with Color and Texture?

Second-hand clothes have soul and history – their uniqueness is their greatest advantage. By consciously combining colors and textures, you can create outfits that make you stand out from the crowd while aligning with the idea of conscious fashion.

Style doesn't have to be new to be fresh.

How to Combine Colors – RESTYLER Principles

The 60-30-10 Rule

Apply the division: 60% dominant color (e.g., trousers, blazer), 30% complementary color (e.g., blouse), and 10% accent color (e.g., handbag).

Example: camel coat (60%), blue sweater (30%), orange handbag (10%)

Color Wheel – Contrast vs. Harmony

• Harmony: e.g., beige + caramel + white
• Contrast: e.g., navy + orange
• Monochromatic: shades of the same color

Colors and Emotions

• Green – calm, naturalness
• Red – energy, courage
• Navy – professionalism
• Pastel pink – romanticism

How to Combine Textures – or "Soft with Hard"

Playing with textures creates a three-dimensional effect in your styling. This is especially important in second-hand shops – mixing fabrics allows you to create something new from used items.

Examples of successful combinations:

• Denim + lace – ruggedness + delicacy
• Wool + silk – warmth + sheen
• Corduroy + cotton – retro + casual
• Leather + knitwear – rock + comfy

Note:

Don't combine too many "heavy" textures at once (e.g., velvet + corduroy + leather), as the outfit might become optically "heavy."

Conscious Style, or Style with Character

It's not about perfect matching, but about self-expression. At RESTYLER, we help create outfits from second-hand clothes that combine quality, aesthetics, and responsibility.

Fashion isn't just about appearance – it's a choice that speaks about you.

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